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Hello,
I am flying from Chicago-O'Hare to Miami, to Grand Cayman. Initially, I had a two hour layover in Miami before departing for Grand Cayman. However, AA changed the flight time to a departure an hour earlier, so the layover is only an hour. I am worried I will now miss the flight to Cayman from Miami, especially if I will have to re-check my luggage and/or go through security again.

On your way to Grand Cayman you do not have to go through security or do anything with your luggage in Miami. You just have to walk from your arrival gate to your departure gate. you will have enough time if your flight from Chicago is on-time.

Hi, we have an upcoming flight from Toronto to Bridgetown via Miami. All flights on the same ticket and purchased at the same time. On arrival in Miami from Toronto will we need to collect our checked bag then recheck it with the transfer desk? On the return from Bridgetown I assume we will need to clear US customs on arrival in Miami? I also assume we will need to collect our bags and recheck them with the transfer desk? Thanks in Advance.

On your way from Toronto you will pre-clear US Immigration and customs in Toronto and only need to go from your arrival gate to your departure gate in Miami. On your return you will have to go through US Immigration and Customs in Miami, but you should not have to claim your bags since you are on an International to International connection, but confirm that with the AA agents in Bridgetown and Miami.

My husband is on his way from Madrid and has a connecting flight in MIA. His flight was delayed by almost 2 hours so he will not arrive until around 4pm-415. He has a 620 flight to Key West. do you think he will make his connection

Hi, I'm a first time flyer taking a trip from Texas to the Bahamas with an hour layover in MIA. I have a few questions, do i just go straight to my departure gate when I arrive? Or will I have to through security again once in MIA? Will i need to go through customs in MIA? Will an hour be long enough? FYI, I purchased my tickets together,1st flight is AA, 2nd is AA operated by American Eagle.

HI, I am travelling from the Caribbean & I have a 9 hour layover in MIA; my destination is MSP. Is it possible to clear Customs etc, leave the airport and return in time for the flight to MSP. All flights are booked with the same airline so I presume that my checked bag will be sent to my final destination so I wouldnt need to clear luggage. Am I correct? Are my plans feasible?

In Miami (assuming you aren't flying from Nassau, Freeport, or Aruba), you will go through US Immigration, claim your bags, go through US Customs, then re-check your bags at the transfer desk. Then you will be outside the secure area and free to go wherever you want as long as you make it back in time for your second flight. Traffic in Miami is bad, so be prepared.

Hi!
We are young European citizens flying from Europe through Phildelphia and Miami to Colombia in July. We somehow missed the fact that we have only 50 minutes connecting time in Miami to Colombia and I am kind of worried. Is this doable? From PL to MIA we fligh on US airways, our fligh to Colombia is on AA. All flights are on the same ticket, but ticket is non-refoundable. If we miss the plane, does AA change it for later flight (next day in the morning) with no charges?
Thank you for your answers.

Yes, that is doable. In philadelphia, You will go through US Immigration, claim your bags, go through US Customs, re-check your bags and go through security. In Miami all you have to do is walk from your arrival gate to your departure gate. If your flight from Philadelphia is late and you do miss your connection you will be rebooked on the next available flight with no charges.

Hello: We are Canadian citizen. Booked with American Airlines (1 reservation). Our flight leaves Toronto and gets to Miami at 10pm. It departs MIA the next day to San Juan, PR at 9am. Does anyone know if AA will charge for checked bags twice? Is there an option to leave the checked bags at the MIA aiport? Thank you.

Yes, you will probably be charged for checked bags twice because of the overnight layover. However, because bag charges are "one way" and you could argue that you are still on one "way" of your trip, you bay be able to get the agent in MIA to waive them for you.

We are cdn citizens flying from Calgary, Canada, to Bolivia with a connecting flight (from Houston) through Miami with American Airlines. The layover in Miami is only 59 minutes. Is that doable? I would assume no need to clear customs again in Miami? Thanks.

Hello,
We are US citizens, coming from Frankfurt with connection in MIA to Nassau with separate ticket for the MIA-NAS leg.
We'll have to go through immigration and customs in MIA and then check-in again for the Nassau trip?
Would 1 hour 40 minutes be enough if we come in from Frankfurt on business or first class?
Thank you

I am a cdn citizen flying to Costa Rica with a connecting flight through Miami with American Airlines. The layover is 1 hour 5 minutes. Will we have to go through customs again once we are in Miami? Both flights are with American Airlines.

On your way to Costa Rica you will pre-clear US Immigration and Customs in Canada. There is no US Customs when you leave the US. All you have to do in Miami is walk from your arrival gate to your departure gate.

I am a US citizen and plan on traveling from Austin, TX to STX. My connecting flight both directions is through MIA. I'm confused on when I need to go through customs? Is it before I leave STX or once I enter MIA? My connect flight from MIA to AUS is only 49 minutes. If I go through customs upon entering MIA will I make my connecting flight to AUS?

I arrive from Cancun on AA 1190 @ 7:21 p.m. for connecting to TPA AA 1474 leaving @ 9:20.
Which terminal do I land? Would like to know what place to eat?
Do I have enough time to get something to eat for kids?
How far in between do I have to walk, keeping pace with kids 6 & 8?
Any tips for clearing customs?

All flights will be in the same terminal. You probably won't have much time to eat after you clear Immigration, customs, and security, but might have time for fast food. it's a very modern terminal with a lot of restaurants.

Hi, I'll be flying sunday with AA from SJ Costa Rica and arrive in Miami at 16.50 pm. My connecting flight to Madrid is at 18.45 pm. Do I have enough time? I just have hand luggage, but I am a bit worried...